Miguel Rivas’ Post

Canarians protesting against "predatory tourism". Source: https://lnkd.in/e7xnW8jR Summary: Location: Canary Islands, including all seven islands and La Graciosa Participants: Over 57,000 (police estimate), over 100,000 (organizers' estimate) Issue: Predatory tourism model Consequences: Overburdening islands, social, labour, environmental issues, housing crisis Demands: Tourism moratorium Housing regulation (access control, vacation rental controls, limits on non-resident purchases) Tourist eco-tax Slogan: "Canarias tiene un límite" (Canary Islands have a limit)

Food for thought: We need to rethink #tourism. Thousands of demonstrators in Canary Islands demand changes to the model of mass tourism which is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago. #Innovation in Tourism has to follow the path of #ecosustainability and #socialsustainability. In the meantime when travelling abroad we can make the difference with more conscious choices. https://lnkd.in/dSNjbHPF

💡 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is experiencing transformative times. Increasingly local and with the need to respond to challenges of an increasingly broader nature. In a paper published in 2022 by Emerald Publishing's Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, I discussed the need for local DMOs to adjust their roles by widening the scope of their activities beyond the management of the visitor economy, where they traditionally operated. These recent movements in the Canary Islands demonstrate that this need even reaches destinations where tourism has never been (until now) questioned. 𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 to implement quickly. 🌍 Paper available here: https://lnkd.in/dd8dMwTD #destinationmanagement #tourism #tourismcongestion

🌍📉 Forbes.es presents a recent study by Evaneos that reveals that in 🇪🇸 Spain, 45% of people support government-imposed limits on the number of tourists, with 70% favoring stricter regulations in protected areas. These findings highlight growing concerns about sustainable tourism and environmental protection. Spanish people also recognize the cultural and economic benefits of responsible tourism. #SustainableTourism #Evaneos #ResponsibleTravel

💡The lodging mix available in the destinations is at the core of some of the challenges posed by overtourism, as Barcelona protests, similar to other Spanish and world destinations are witnessing, as summer holidays season comes upon us. 🇪🇸🌍As the city deals with the effects of #overtourism, tensions rise, and residents' frustrations become evident. The measures being taken to address the impact of mass tourism are tackling the root causes of the discontent and aim at a harmonious coexistence between locals and visitors. 👉 Read the analysis in Bloomberg Línea https://lnkd.in/dmdSkM54 #travel #tourism #dataintelligence #TravelTechnology #Mabrian

I do not agree at all with the methods employed by these protestors in Barcelona, but they raise an interesting and relevant point about tourism saturation and sustainability. Since study abroad is in some ways, an offshoot of tourism, how long will it be before protestors target American study abroad students, especially those who show no willingness to learn the local language? I saw this in Cuba last month with Americans studying Medicine in Cuba without having to learn Spanish and thus, behaved boorishly. When will we learn? https://lnkd.in/ePfFeNhG #globalthought #intled #intleducation #internationaleducation #studyabroad #educationabroad #tourism #sustainability

Climate change is altering outdoor enjoyment. A 2024 MIT study suggests popular travel destinations like the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and India may have fewer outdoor activity days by century's end. #ClimateAction #EcoTravel #CarbonFootprint #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gSFnpatc

Rural tourism, rural marginalisation, rural future. Let's discuss these pillars thinking about what's happening in Europe and what's happening at home in the province of Alessandria

This Tuesday I participated in a very interesting conference focused on #tourism and #cities, organized by Aethnic "Jornada Turisme i Ciutat per un model regeneratiu socialment responsable". We searched for a socially responsible regenerative model of this sector and the round tables covered, among others, challenges of urban tourism in times of climate emergency, challenges of tourism in terms of creating inclusive cities and the new model of tourism in Barcelona which takes into account the needs of the local neighbourhoods. What would you say, is Barcelona a #touristic or #touristificated city? You can have a look on a short video from this event here: https://lnkd.in/ejSc_qxQ #inclusivecities #climateemergency #socialresponsibility

[NEWS] Read TOM.travel's article on the future of tourism: https://lnkd.in/eWJRkb9Q Don't hesitate to leave us your opinion in the comments, we'd love to hear from you! #theta #tomtravel #tourism #futur #tendance